Delaware and Maine Governors Sign Separate Criminal Justice Legislation

In early September 2026, Delaware Governor Matt Meyer signed a criminal justice reform package described as advancing dignity, privacy and fairness within the state's justice system. Separately, on or around April 1, 2026, Maine Governor Janet Mills signed LD 2007, a bill addressing tribal court criminal jurisdiction. According to the Office of Governor Janet Mills, LD 2007 extends the deadline for the Penobscot Nation to certify its agreement to a 2023 public law and expands the authority of tribal courts to prosecute certain crimes occurring on tribal lands. The Delaware legislation was reported by State of Delaware News as part of a broader wave of bills signed by Governor Meyer in early September 2026, though specific provisions, bill numbers, and detailed contents of the Delaware package were not disclosed in available reporting. Both actions represent completed, signed legislation with no indication of pending legal challenges or further governmental action required at this time. Details such as the exact date of the Delaware signing, the full scope of the reform package's provisions, and any implementation timeline remain unspecified in the available reporting. Each event was reported by a single official government source, limiting independent verification of the specifics described.